Total Crime Rate
269.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maesllan area has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lampeter , and the 15th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Maesllan (SA48 7EN) in the last 12 months was 269.8 per 1,000 residents and was 121.3% higher than the Lampeter average (122.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -46.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 91.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maesllan (SA48 7EN), the main crime hotspot is near Maes-Y -Deri. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lampeter| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tai Pedr | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes-Y -Deri | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tai Pedr | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tai Pedr | Under investigation |
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